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Lumps in the Lips After Filler: If you want to achieve perfect lips that match your cosmetic aspirations perfectly – lip fillers can be the solution.
They can help you gain almost any lip shape and size you desire in the most aesthetic and beautiful ways possible.
Yet, many patients tend to have sleepless nights due to the lumps and irregularities they notice on their lips after the procedure is completed.
This blog post will cover the types and causes of lumps along with effective treatments and preventative measures to help you feel reassured and informed as you take the plunge into lip fillers.
While no one likes having lumps after lip fillers, the body naturally heals, and most post-filler lumps resolve on their own. because they tend to disappear completely in a matter of 3 to 4 weeks.
Over that period of time, the filler tends to gradually start working its intended magic and swelling decreases. On the other hand, lumps are also part of the body’s natural adjustment to the product.
Realising that the lumps and filler are part of your body can assist in setting expectations and causing lesser distress whilst recovering.
Lumps formed after lip filler procedures can arise for a variety of reasons. Swelling, among other more technical factors, is one such reason. Let’s break it down:
A little swelling is to be expected after undergoing any injection, fillers included. Sometimes this swelling can appear as bumps or lumps under the skin. They usually soften and disappear as the swelling subsides.
Uneven application of filler can also distort lumps. If too much product is injected in a singular area or if the filler is inadequately massaged after injection, lumps can form.
Less commonly, lumps can form due to inflammatory reactions to the filler material, known as nodules or granulomas. Harder or more persistent bumps can form due to these inflammatory responses along with redness or tenderness that accompanies such nodules.
The most notable fillers, especially those containing hyaluronic acid, can shockingly, sometimes instigate a delayed immune system response. Lumps caused by this can be more gradual, appearing days after the procedure rather than immediately.
A poorly administered injection may lead to the filler being trapped. This can happen if the filler is injected too superficially, in a hurry, or without proper post-injection massage.
Not all lumps are the same, and knowing which type aids in proper management. The following are the primary types:
These lumps are commonly due to swelling or bruising and are very common in the first 1-3 days after the procedure. They are soft and mild to touch, and fade away quite easily with some time and minimal effort.
Sometimes, the filler might have been evenly distributed, and may leave behind lumps that can be felt under the skin. This is more common with insufficient technique or low-grade filler products.
If the lumps have associated redness along with pain or heat sensation, they might be due to fever or infection and inflammatory sequela. These require more immediate attention from a medical professional.
While most lumps will go away on their own, some will require treatment in a way that guarantees the best outcomes. These treatments differ from self-directed care at home to seeking help from your injector or a professional dermatologist.
If you want to reduce the appearance of lumps, it is recommended that you perform deep tissue work with your palms or fingers and ensure that you are using clean hands. Use cold compresses to speed up recovery and reduce inflammation.
Hyaluronidase is commonly used to dissolve hyaluronic acid-based fillers and remove them safely when lumps have formed as a result of fillers being misplaced. For justified stubborn fillers, this option will always be the preferred choice.
For lumps that are still present, painful, or solid after a month, an evaluation with a granuloma of the lip needs to be performed and steroid injections along with antibiotics must be applied. It is important to follow up in a month to see improvement.
You want to ensure you are choosing the right professional in order to minimise the chance of lumps appearing; these are what you need to focus on:
Make sure that the filler is purchased from reputable brands because those that do not are most likely to cause complications. Unregulated products have a greater percentage of causation due to inflammatories.
The skill level of the injector is important when achieving the desired results. An injector who possesses a high level of experience will have good psychomotor skills and a strong aesthetic appreciation that will help them by achieving the required filler placement.
Always engage with a provider with the highest qualifications and a lot of experience with lip fillers, preferably board-certified.
In order to minimise your chances of lumps, some preventative measures can be taken both before and after the procedure is done:
Expert Injector: Check the credentials of your provider, and be sure to ask for before-and-after photographs so you can see their work and confirm that they use authentic and licensed fillers.
Discuss Expectations: If it is your initial session, it is advisable to start with a smaller amount of filler so that your provider can assess the way your body responds.
Aftercare: To control swelling and inflammation, try to refrain from vigorous activity, consuming alcohol, and high temperatures for at least 24 hours after the procedure.
Self-Correction: Lumps should not be self-corrected using aggressive techniques. Instead, your injector should be consulted.
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Bumps appearing on the lips post filler treatment are quite common and usually resolve on their own. With some basic care, these should get better on their own. If they don’t go away or seem uncomfortable, it’s best to see a trained practitioner as soon as possible.
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